Empower the Future of Economics
Your support is essential to the success of students, faculty and programs in the NIU Department of Economics. By giving, you help fund groundbreaking research, scholarships and professional development, ensuring we maintain our tradition of excellence.
Our Current Needs
- Undergraduate Scholarships: Make higher education more accessible and affordable.
- Graduate Research Support: Fund student travel and resources for innovative research.
- Technology Investments: Provide access to advanced modeling and data analysis tools.
- Event Support: Ensure the success of our annual student research conference.
Ways to Give
- Choose a Specific Fund: Direct your gift to scholarships, research initiatives or a departmental priority.
- Support the General Fund: Address critical needs, seize new opportunities and plan confidently for the future.
Make Your Gift Today
Current Named Funds
- Alexander S. Garivaltis Ph.D. Memorial Fund
- Alexander S. Garivaltis Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship in Economics
- Department of Economics General Fund
- Scaperlanda Family Scholarship to Study Abroad
- John and Lili LaTourette Scholarship in Economics
- John and Lili LaTourette Economics Dissertation Fellowship
- Skeels Scholarship in Economics
To learn more about additional giving opportunities, such as creating a named fund or including the department in your estate plans, please contact Alex VerVynck, director of advancement, at 815-753-1557 or avervynck@niu.edu.
Your gift has the power to transform lives, open new doors and shape the future of economics. Thank you for your generosity and support!